Mr Luis Jiménez > Uría Menéndez > Madrid, Spain > Lawyer Profile

Uría Menéndez
PRÍNCIPE DE VERGARA 187
PLAZA RODRÍGUEZ URÍA
28002 MADRID
Spain
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Work Department

Insolvency and Financial Distress; Banking and Finance

Career

Luis Jiménez joined Uría Menéndez in 2010 and was made Partner of the firm in 2021. Between May 2015 and June 2016, he was based in Uría Menéndez’s office in New York City.

He focuses his practice on debt restructuring transactions, corporate lending, acquisition finance and project finance, advising both lenders and borrowers.

Luis has also participated in several M&A transactions and project finance restructurings related to the energy sector. In addition, he regularly advises companies on corporate law.

He has been involved in some of the largest and most innovative financing and debt restructuring transactions in Spain in recent years and has extensive experience on cross-border financing, restructuring and M&A transactions.

Languages

English

Memberships

  • Madrid Bar Association

Education

  • Law Degree, Universidad Pontificia Comillas (ICADE E-3), Madrid, 2010
  • Business Administration Degree, Universidad Pontificia Comillas (ICADE E-3), Madrid, 2011

Lawyer Rankings

Spain > Banking and finance

With a strong presence in Iberia and extensive experience in cross-border transactions involving Europe and Latin America, Uría Menéndez is a key port of call for both lenders and borrowers seeking advice on complex financing transactions. The team manages a diverse workload where corporate lending features alongside project finance, restructurings, asset finance, and acquisition finance deals. Ángel Pérez López heads the practice, bringing significant expertise in corporate, acquisition, and project finance, along with a proven track record in debt restructuring. Carlos de Cárdenas Smith is frequently sought after for his advice on high-profile banking, finance, and restructuring transactions, while Sebastián Sáenz de Santa María is a name to note for corporate and project finance, as well as debt restructuring. Luis Jiménez stands out for his financing work in the energy sector. Ignacio Zapata excels in acquisition finance and structured transactions.